Animation Nation

Just out from Blender Animation Studio. This is an absolutely terrific teaser for an anticipated feature length film. It's based on the classic comic series Agent 327 from Dutch artist Martin Lodewijk. Funding is being sought to produce the project into a full blown movie.

Nicely animated action and emotional acting on characters without facial features makes just released "Gauntlet" a truly impressive work. The film is a senior thesis project by Brandone Tabone for the School of the Visual Arts (SVA) in NYC.

A minimalist style enhanced with quirky wine bottle sound effects along with a multipanel narrative makes "Merlot" a fun and charming visual experience. Showcased by the recently completed Future Film Festival that takes place annually in Bologna Italy. Created by Marta Gennari and Giulia Martinelli.

One thing about CalArts. There's never a shortage of superb storytellers within the ranks of their Character Animation Program. Here's the latest from an excellent student prospect. You'll thoroughly enjoy this third year film "The Concussion Fairy" just out by Henock Lebsekal. The artist is also on Tumblr.

Remember those times in school after lunch when we struggled to keep our eyes open and our minds focused on the lesson? Take a look at the award winning "Afternoon Class" by Seoro Oh and relive the drowsy moments. This is a graduation film just released online after a very successful festival tour.

Normally when you think of storyboard artists the connection to animation comes to mind. In reality storyboards are just as important in live action films and two of the most significant board artists in cinema history are a married couple. Check out the trailer for "Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story" coming to a theater near you this summer.